Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-32894
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.5.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2022-32894
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2022-32894 is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
CISA vulnerability name:
Apple iOS and macOS Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
CISA required action:
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA description:
Apple iOS and macOS contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could allow an application to execute code with kernel privileges.
Notes:
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT213412, https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT213413; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32894
Added on
2022-08-18
Action due date
2022-09-08
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-32894
0.47%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 63 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-32894
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | 2025-01-29 |
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-32894
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by:
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2022-32894
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213443
About the security content of macOS Big Sur 11.7 - Apple SupportThird Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45
Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-2022-10-27-9 Additional information for APPLE-SA-2022-09-12-3 macOS Big Sur 11.7Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213486
About the security content of watchOS 9 - Apple SupportThird Party Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213413
About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.5.1 - Apple SupportRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213412
About the security content of iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 - Apple SupportRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Aug/16
Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-2022-08-31-1 iOS 12.5.6Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/49
Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-2022-10-27-13 watchOS 9Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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